Russian court finds American reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage, issues 16-year sentence

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist, was sentenced to 16 years in Russia on espionage charges, which he and the US government deny. The Wall Street Journal and President Biden have condemned the trial as a sham. Comparisons are drawn with other Americans detained in Russia, like Paul Whelan and Brittany Griner. Discussions are ongoing about a potential prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, but no concrete plans have been disclosed.

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